Weiss loses challenge of play at first vs. Crew

By Caitlin Swieca / MLB.com

MILWAUKEE -- The Rockies lost a challenge in the sixth inning of Thursday night's game against Milwaukee when umpires upheld the ruling that Lyle Overbay beat DJ LeMahieu's throw back to first base, avoiding an inning-ending double play.

Weiss issued the challenge when Rickie Weeks lined out to second baseman LeMahieu for the second out of the inning, with Overbay on first base after a walk. LeMahieu threw to first baseman Justin Morneau as Overbay slid back into the base, and Overbay was ruled safe.

After a review of 2 minutes, 44 seconds, crew chief Dale Scott said that the call stood.

The review turned out to be inconsequential as the next batter, Ryan Braun, flied out to end the inning.

Caitlin Swieca is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.